CASA Ref: CASR Part 61 MOS Schedule 3 COPA / CAKG · FAA Ref: FAA-S-ACS-6C Area IX Task A (Emergency Approach)
Scenario & Physics Summary
Immediate pitch attitude adjustment to best glide (V_BG), check fuel selector/carb heat/switches, and select landing area within 30° cone.
Interactive 3D Visual Plates & Scenario Media
Plate 1: Partial Engine Power Loss at 500ft AG
Plate 2: Partial Engine Power Loss at 500ft AG
Plate 3: Partial Engine Power Loss at 500ft AG
Plate 4: Partial Engine Power Loss at 500ft AG
Aerodynamic & Operational Physics
At 500ft AGL, altitude reserve provides less than 30-45 seconds of glide time.
Attempting a 180° turn back to the runway requires 45°-60° bank, increasing stall speed by 19%-41% and causing rapid altitude loss (the "Impossible Turn").
Lower nose immediately to V_BG, pick a landing field within 30° left/right of nose into wind, execute memory checks.
CASA & FAA Exam Gotcha Alert
CASA / FAA Exam Trap: The 180° turn back to the runway after engine failure below 800-1,000ft AGL is statistically the leading cause of fatal spin accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions & Exam Explanations
Why is turning back to the runway after engine failure below 1,000ft dangerous?
The steep bank required increases stall speed and sink rate, leading to stall/spin accidents before completing the turn.
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